User Reviews (23)

It is a good shoe for the money. Maybe we should all learn how a shoe is supposed to fit before complaining about heel slippage. I guess not all bike shops are willing to carry every shoe in every company but it is the inevitable that the lbs's are going to have to suck up and put a little more money into inventory instead of concentrating on what kind of margin they are going to get at the end of the month. Come on and they wonder why supergo and nashbar are making so much money. it is calle inventory.

Similar Products Used:
nike, diadora

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5

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VALUERATING

5

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david padavic Cross Country Rider

[Feb 01, 2002]

Strength:

stiff sole, very wide, blue, carbon, toe spike,

Weakness:
metal on straps is beginning to rust

It is a good shoe for the money. Maybe we should all learn how a shoe is supposed to fit before complaining about heel slippage. I guess not all bike shops are willing to carry every shoe in every company but it is the inevitable that the lbs's are going to have to suck up and put a little more money into inventory instead of concentrating on what kind of margin they are going to get at the end of the month. Come on and they wonder why supergo and nashbar are making so much money. it is calle inventory.

Similar Products Used:
nike, diadora

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

5

★★★★★

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dale
Cross Country Rider [Jan 22, 2002]

Strength:

this shoe is very stiff great transfer of power

Weakness:

because its so stiff it can cause a little heel lift when you are climbing

you can get this shoe at a great price right now but even at full retail its a great shoe

Similar Products Used:
performance/specialized

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

4

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dale Cross Country Rider

[Jan 22, 2002]

Strength:

this shoe is very stiff great transfer of power

Weakness:
because its so stiff it can cause a little heel lift when you are climbing

you can get this shoe at a great price right now but even at full retail its a great shoe

Similar Products Used:
performance/specialized

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

4

★★★★★

★★★★★

Tom
Racer [Jan 07, 2002]

Strength:

Light, stiff, comfy...what else?

Weakness:

Not the most durable shoes on the market.

Shimano doesn't call these "Top of the Line", but at this year's Worlds both Men's(Green) and Women's(Dunlap) winners had these same shoes on their feet! You are not a better rider than they are, and they choose these shoes! I have seen them online for $80. If you are looking for a racing shoe get these now!

Similar Products Used:
Lots!!!

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

5

★★★★★

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Tom Racer

[Jan 07, 2002]

Strength:

Light, stiff, comfy...what else?

Weakness:
Not the most durable shoes on the market.

Shimano doesn't call these "Top of the Line", but at this year's Worlds both Men's(Green) and Women's(Dunlap) winners had these same shoes on their feet! You are not a better rider than they are, and they choose these shoes! I have seen them online for $80. If you are looking for a racing shoe get these now!

Similar Products Used:
Lots!!!

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

Mike
Cross Country Rider [Nov 07, 2001]

Strength:

Stiff, comfortable, perfect fit, great for road riding too, good value for $90.

Weakness:

Not the best shoe off the bike because of the stiffness.

Everybody has different feet, but for me this is the most comfortable cycling shoe I've worn. Recently rode a 24 hour race in them - the only part of my body that didn't ache afterwards were my feet. Carbon sole is stiff and delivers the most power to the drivetrain - I could feel the difference in pedaling efficiency between the 220s and my Axos. The strapping system is the best I've used - though it'd be nice to have a ratchet for the top strap. I was looking for a dual-purpose shoe for road and off-road riding - I have found it. Seems to be very durable as well. If you can find a more comfortable, stiffer shoe for $90, buy it!

Stiff, comfortable, perfect fit, great for road riding too, good value for $90.

Weakness:
Not the best shoe off the bike because of the stiffness.

Everybody has different feet, but for me this is the most comfortable cycling shoe I've worn. Recently rode a 24 hour race in them - the only part of my body that didn't ache afterwards were my feet. Carbon sole is stiff and delivers the most power to the drivetrain - I could feel the difference in pedaling efficiency between the 220s and my Axos. The strapping system is the best I've used - though it'd be nice to have a ratchet for the top strap. I was looking for a dual-purpose shoe for road and off-road riding - I have found it. Seems to be very durable as well. If you can find a more comfortable, stiffer shoe for $90, buy it!

Excellent power transfer, comparable to a good road shoe. If you portage your bike often then consider that it does not flex and makes scurrying over rough terrain dicey. Good ventilation. On the bike attached to the pedals this is the best shoe I have worn in terms of efficiency. I am using these with Shimano 858 pedals and the combination works well. Roomy toe box, triple strap keeps the upper snug. Easy to clean with the hose. This shoe is designed for stiffness and it works as intended.

Similar Products Used:
Nike nguba, Sidi Action

OVERALLRATING

4

★★★★★

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VALUERATING

3

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★★★★★

SPD RIDER Cross Country Rider

[Jul 27, 2001]

Strength:

Stiff excellent power transfer to the cranks.

Weakness:
Slippery on smooth surfaces. Rock resistance is not best in class.

Excellent power transfer, comparable to a good road shoe. If you portage your bike often then consider that it does not flex and makes scurrying over rough terrain dicey. Good ventilation. On the bike attached to the pedals this is the best shoe I have worn in terms of efficiency. I am using these with Shimano 858 pedals and the combination works well. Roomy toe box, triple strap keeps the upper snug. Easy to clean with the hose. This shoe is designed for stiffness and it works as intended.

Similar Products Used:
Nike nguba, Sidi Action

OVERALLRATING

4

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

3

★★★★★

★★★★★

A.C.
Cross Country Rider [Jun 25, 2001]

Strength:

- Very stiff sole,great power transfer- Light- Synthetic "pleatha" for long life and resiliance after getting wet and muddy,easy to clean- Good ventilation- Good traction on dirt and over roots

Weakness:

-Don't wear 'em on tile floors, spikes 'll scratch

Great shoes,stiff,light,breathable,good traction&easy to clean. Velcro straps keep things reliably snug. Short term durability is good,need to wait a couple years for long term results. Last set of Shimano mtn shoes lasted 7yrs. The power transfer on these babys is like a set of premium road shoes! The toebox area is a little wider than Shimano offerings in the past,pretty comfortable all around shoe,that I can spend 3-4 hrs without a second thought. Sizing runs a tad on the large side. After a long muddy ride they look like new after a blast of the garden hose, or scrubbing in the basement sink. I give 'em 5 flames overall, and 5 for value assuming they last a few years.

- Very stiff sole,great power transfer- Light- Synthetic "pleatha" for long life and resiliance after getting wet and muddy,easy to clean- Good ventilation- Good traction on dirt and over roots

Weakness:
-Don't wear 'em on tile floors, spikes 'll scratch

Great shoes,stiff,light,breathable,good traction&easy to clean. Velcro straps keep things reliably snug. Short term durability is good,need to wait a couple years for long term results. Last set of Shimano mtn shoes lasted 7yrs. The power transfer on these babys is like a set of premium road shoes! The toebox area is a little wider than Shimano offerings in the past,pretty comfortable all around shoe,that I can spend 3-4 hrs without a second thought. Sizing runs a tad on the large side. After a long muddy ride they look like new after a blast of the garden hose, or scrubbing in the basement sink. I give 'em 5 flames overall, and 5 for value assuming they last a few years.

This babies are *stiff*. Velcro closures are effective. The blue color is kool. Fit is great. The carbon fiber sole is what makes this shoe a great shoe.

Weakness:

None, unless you find the price a problem.

These are full-on racing boots, and they made an enormous difference in the feel of my bike. The bike responds so positively that I felt a noticeable sense that the bike wants to go with these shoes. They would be a drag to walk or hike around in, there is essentially no flex in the sole. It has screw in mounts for toe cleats that I will probably never use. Awesome, just awesome shoes. They probably would make a decent road shoe. No regrets on this one.

This babies are *stiff*. Velcro closures are effective. The blue color is kool. Fit is great. The carbon fiber sole is what makes this shoe a great shoe.

Weakness:
None, unless you find the price a problem.

These are full-on racing boots, and they made an enormous difference in the feel of my bike. The bike responds so positively that I felt a noticeable sense that the bike wants to go with these shoes. They would be a drag to walk or hike around in, there is essentially no flex in the sole. It has screw in mounts for toe cleats that I will probably never use. Awesome, just awesome shoes. They probably would make a decent road shoe. No regrets on this one.

These shoes fit very well and the design feels snug and well thought through. The shoes are light and the carbon-sole is very, very stiff. I use these for both my racer as well as my MTB, with equally good results. The shoe fits really tight without any pressure points, and the three straps are sufficient to keep 'em tight. I really like these shoes, and they have held up well for my abuse in the woods. The longest ride I have used them for is a 300k-race, and my feet was probably the only part that did'nt hurt after the race...

I think these shoes are great for XC use, and especially for the rider who wants a performance shoe. Since they are light, there are probably more rugged shoes out there.Five flamin' chilis! I am not really a Shimano-fan, but these shoes rock!

Similar Products Used:
other Shimano shoes and Sidi Eagle

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

Lars Frick Cross Country Rider

[Apr 06, 2001]

Strength:

Stiff sole, fit, lightweight, design

Weakness:
None

These shoes fit very well and the design feels snug and well thought through. The shoes are light and the carbon-sole is very, very stiff. I use these for both my racer as well as my MTB, with equally good results. The shoe fits really tight without any pressure points, and the three straps are sufficient to keep 'em tight. I really like these shoes, and they have held up well for my abuse in the woods. The longest ride I have used them for is a 300k-race, and my feet was probably the only part that did'nt hurt after the race...

I think these shoes are great for XC use, and especially for the rider who wants a performance shoe. Since they are light, there are probably more rugged shoes out there.Five flamin' chilis! I am not really a Shimano-fan, but these shoes rock!

Similar Products Used:
other Shimano shoes and Sidi Eagle

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

Jovan
Cross Country Rider [Mar 19, 2001]

Strength:

The shoes are light and really stiff. If you're looking for a wider platform but would like to enjoy the lighter weight of a cross country racing pedal, this is it.

It also looks cool. I love the blue color and the red highlights.

Weakness:

You better be really good in biking because it could be really harsh when walking due to the carbon fiber soles. Also, it'll make you think if it's really made for mountain biking because the tread pattern is more of a road shoe. It is also slippery on non-dirt surfaces (i.e., marble floors)

Good racing shoe. Bad for beginners who hike-a-bike a lot.

Similar Products Used:
Shimano I'm not really sure about the model number, but it was first shimano shoe ever, and The Black and orange version with a silver strap), Sidi Eagle (Dominator lookalike), and the 2000 Answer Accelerators

OVERALLRATING

4

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

3

★★★★★

★★★★★

Jovan Cross Country Rider

[Mar 19, 2001]

Strength:

The shoes are light and really stiff. If you're looking for a wider platform but would like to enjoy the lighter weight of a cross country racing pedal, this is it.

It also looks cool. I love the blue color and the red highlights.

Weakness:
You better be really good in biking because it could be really harsh when walking due to the carbon fiber soles. Also, it'll make you think if it's really made for mountain biking because the tread pattern is more of a road shoe. It is also slippery on non-dirt surfaces (i.e., marble floors)

Good racing shoe. Bad for beginners who hike-a-bike a lot.

Similar Products Used:
Shimano I'm not really sure about the model number, but it was first shimano shoe ever, and The Black and orange version with a silver strap), Sidi Eagle (Dominator lookalike), and the 2000 Answer Accelerators